| LPA observed that the play pen and mats do not hinder the entrance or exit to and from the space they are sleeping in. The play pen does not have anything hanging on the sides or on top. Per licensee, children nap in the living room. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials throughout this inspection. The bathroom children use was observed to be safe and in sanitary conditions. Children do not have access to the kitchen; however, children walk through the kitchen to go to the outdoor area (backyard). Licensee keeps all knives up high and inaccessible to children in care. There’s also a first aid kit readily available.
LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the entrance/dining room of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill conducted was on 05/01/24. Children’s roster was available during this inspection and was observed to be current.
LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.
Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours**
Per licensee, food is provided to children in care. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. There is telephone service via a landline and a cellphone. There is ventilation and heating.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee stated there are poisons stored in the detached garage. The detached garage is always locked.
At 09:43 a.m. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The valve on the required 2: A 10 BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 10/18/23, per the attached service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.
The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the dining room with supervision.
Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home.
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